Q2 Stadium

Austin FC are keen to give itself a mental boost when it comes to the positioning of the players’ tunnel. This is located in the southwest corner, meaning players will enter the pitch next to the ‘hardcore’ standing fans. The away seats are located diagonally opposite, i.e. in the northeast corner.

The positioning might not be perfect for ‘fan banter’, but it does mean the atmosphere should be more widespread rather than contained in one section of the stadium. Another significant advantage from an away fan’s perspective is the proximity to the main stadium entrance. This will mean you’re very close to the main ‘beer hall’.

Q2 Stadium, the home ground for Austin FC, opened in June 2021. The venue has a capacity of 20,500 and covers a 465,000 square foot area. The Q2 stadium was constructed for £260 million. The first game at the venue was a friendly match between the USWNT and Nigeria’s Super Falcons.

The two stands positioned behind the goals are single-tiered, with the side stands two-tiered; all four of them are tight to the pitch with a sharp incline to the back rows. Then, to finish the seating off, there are three low-backed corners giving the stadium a close to fully connected feel; the one exception is the southeast corner, which is left open.

The two-tiered West Stand has black-bricked executive boxes positioned between the tiers; in here, you’ll find a mix of plush bars for event hosting and smaller, well-designed feel-at-home areas where groups of fewer fans can gather together.

Where the stands behind the goals are concerned, you have two contrasting styles. One side is all seated, whilst the other end is the ‘supporters’ section. This is an area designated for 3,500 standing-only fans, behind which are large screens for advertising and incident replays

One of the standout features of the ground is the open-sided stands; these are created with the stadium roofing being held above the seats courtesy of steel poles. Rather than having corrugated iron backings like a lot of stadia, they have left this space open. This allows more light and air into the stadium.

Finally, you have a silver roof, which holds a unique appearance. The four stands all have roofing that runs level around the pitch, but the side stands then double back on themselves to sit above the end stands in almost a ‘taco shape’.

This may sound odd, but it is visually striking from the outside. Inside the stadium, the roof comes a long way over the crowd, which adds to the atmosphere as the noise rattles back down to the field of play.

If you’re a fan who likes to enjoy a bite to eat or a beverage then the Q2 Stadium will have you well stocked for options. For starters, you’ve got the food and drink venues in or directly outside the stadium – these fall under the ownership of Austin FC.

The main attraction is located behind the North Stand; you’ve got a mammoth club shop with a third-floor ‘beer hall’ offering views across the pitch. This is available to home and away fans but we’d recommend booking tickets ahead. You’ve then got another three options of ‘lounge-style bars’ inside the ground.

Outside the stadium, there is a plethora of places to get your pre (or post-match fix. To the south of the stadium, three breweries-come-bars are within a mile stroll of the Q2 and, to the north, there are two that are even closer. With regards to eateries, there are plenty of takeaway and sit-in choices all around the ground; you can take your pick from American, Mexican, Italian cuisine and more.

The easiest way of getting to the ground is via a train. Currently, the nearest Metro Rail stop is Kramer Station, which is approximately a 20-minute walk from the stadium. It’s not a bad walk though with the route taking you down Kramer Lane and past the Hopsquad and the Circle Brewery, which are two of the drinkers options we touched on earlier, on West Braker Lane.

The other most common option for travel is via car. A car park directly outside of the Q2 stadium makes it convenient to park near the stadium. Other parking options are located north of the stadium, on the opposite side of Braker Lane; the closest is around a 10-minute walk. In terms of driving instructions, the main thing to note is that it’s highly likely that you will need to navigate the Mopac Expressway.

Locally, Austin FC has two many rivals namely:

• FC Dallas
• Houston Dynamo

Note that the rivalry between Austin FC and Houston Dynamo FC is regarded as one of the first in Major League Soccer. It started in 2021 when Austin FC joined the MLS, disrupting an original rivalry that had pitted FC Dallas against Houston Dynamo.

Interestingly, there has been no draw between these teams since their first meeting on August 2021, noting that 12 matches have been played between these teams until September 2023. That is three years during which the matchup has not ended in a stalemate.

However, the rivalry between Austin FC and Dallas F that also started in August 2021 has yielded two draws after 12 meetings.

Since the Q2 stadium was opened in 2021, it has sold out 62 MLS matches, with a record attendance exceeding the maximum capacity of 20,500.

Record Attendance

20, 738

Average Attendance

20, 500

Austin F.C. tickets are available online on the club’s official website, and prices vary depending on the opposition and seating location.

You can book single-match tickets at Q2 Stadium via SeatGeek, a third-party ticketing platform similar to SeatPick.

The lowest ticket price for the current season is $60, but you can pay up to $324, depending on your seating location.

Group ticketing is another option to explore at Q2 Stadium, allowing you to have an unforgettable matchday experience with friends and family.

However, because group tickets are limited, the club recommends booking via [email protected] or calling the provided telephone number on the club’s official website. A single group ticket can have up to 20 supporters.

Q2 Stadium hospitality tickets

Hospitality tickets for matches at Q2 Stadium are also available on Austin F.C.’s website. You can choose from a variety of packages in this category, such as:

• Single-Match Suites – up to 16 match tickets, includes three parking passes and drinks.
• Verde Suite – up to 32 match tickets, includes six parking passes and drinks
• Conference Suite – up to 14 match tickets, plus three parking passes and food/beverage.
• Exterior Lofts – 14 March tickets, drink/food all-inclusive and three parking passes.
• Premium Lofts – 8-14 tickets, 2-3 parking passes and drinks/food.
• Lexus Club Loge – four match tickets, food/drinks, private access to Lexus Club and one parking pass.
• East Club Loge – four match tickets, one parking pass, and food/drink.
• Porch Loge
• Porch tables
• Chevron Community Corner